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Originally Posted by andibaby  I feel like this is an interesting topic. I like seeing both sides of things. My husband is a huge animal rights advocate and feels like rescues that are breed dominant fill the pound with more and more unwanted babies. I agree that the rescue is not brokering for the fact that they are assuring good homes for the babies they foster.
BUT-what I am not sure on-and my dh asks me frequently-is when you take these dogs from breeders-even if you spay/neuter them-it is just making a spot for the next dog to slid into-right?? I think it is nice they are getting great homes. But how do you make the breeder, mill, byb, auctioneer, or broker responsible for their actions if you allow this behavior??
PA just passed laws-alot of hard work was put into getting that done. It had to start somewhere. |
I think that if a rescue didn't take them that dog would be put down or cast aside, left to fend for itself or some other terrible life. Even if the rescue did not take that dog, the "breeder" would still make a spot for the next dog. I think the idea of a rescue is really about compassion for the life of an animal. We (and when I say we, I mean humans) brought them into this world and we owe them some type of duty for their fate.
Dogs do not have RIGHTS of their own, they are not humans but they are owed PROTECTIONS.
I am actually thinking of taking an Animal Law course next semester because I am interested in this dichotomy.